​Dr. Hall will be speaking at theGuy’s Night Outon September 13th. Join us for a presentation, following by a healthy cooking demo featuring your favorite Tailgating foods made healthy! Call 636-916-9355 to register, or register online atwww.BJCStCharlesCounty.org

Signs and SymptomsAs they age, some men may experience signs of an enlarged prostate, which could include more frequent need to urinate and increased urgency. This usually doesn’t mean there is cancer present, but you should check with your physician for
​additional tests and medication options.

There are very few signs of prostate cancer early on, which is why screening is so important.
​Risk and PreventionAfrican American men are over two times more likely to die from prostate disease, and men with family history of prostate cancer are considered high risk. Both of these groups should consider prostate screenings between ages 40-45

Men at average risk should consider screenings at age 50. Your physician will conduct a digital rectal exam, along with a PSA (Prostate-Specific-Antigen) blood test, which can detect problems in the prostate before signs and symptoms develop.

​TreatmentSome low-risk cancers may not require immediate treatment, but may be watched closely by your physician, this is called active surveillance.
​Additional treatment may include surgical removal of the gland or radiation. Siteman Cancer Center just completed a national study showing effective radiation treatment over 5 ½ weeks, instead of the traditional 8 week program.

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